Thursday, August 19, 2010

The Limelight hydrangea that we planted on the dining patio this past spring are in full bloom.

After having worked all last summer on building the dining patio (go here and here), it was truly wonderful to begin this summer with the sole task of setting up the table and chairs.

The vigorous growth of the Limelight over the past few months has really added a nice texture to the dining patio.

Aren't the Limelight blossoms sweet?

We are still working on finishing the dining room. Between enjoying our recent company, Hubby's work obligations, and the sheer lack of hours in the day, there's still some painting to do and a few odds and ends to pull together.

As a result, we've been enjoying the dining patio more than ever. We never tire of eating outdoors on these beautiful warm summer days.

Absolutely stunning Trina.I was scrolled past the first image thinking: "Must tag this in my inspiration file for my dream house yet to be built. I wonder what mag this image is from?" Didn't look at what blog I was reading until I started reading the actual post.Smack forehead, of course it's Trina's beautiful house and beautiful photos of beautiful house. How silly of me.Simply gorgeous.

Looked back at your posts and WOW! What a LOT of hard word has been put into the area - but my is it worth it :o) It's just perfect, and the hydrangers are certainly in the 'limelight'. I'm happy that you can sit and enjoy it all this year.

Oh my, it looks like a magazine cover! Just beautiful. Unfortunately for us, the summer heat has gotten the best of all of our beautiful flowering shrubs. Oh well, there is always next spring to look forward to.

I LOVE hydrangeas but NEVER knew what those type were...I have several of the pink and blue blossoms but always wanted that shade but all along have thought it was just the soil changing the coloring of the blooms....thank you & GORGEOUS :) how are the babies & momma-2-be these days???

I love your outdoor dining room. I would be eating as many meals as the weather would allow. Just stunning! Oh , going to your old stomping ground today, Maine. My husband and I are going to Old Orchard Beach to visit friends. Will be visiting a few of the amazing lighthouses.Cant wait the weather in New England is perfect today.

I love the fact that you have a "dining patio". Brilliant! As a NYC apartment gal I am jealous of your space - and your gardens - but now I have something to add to the journal I keep of my "dream cottage". #1 is a "dining patio" . Thanks for the inspiration!

i'm on vacation and you are making me homesick! i can see that carrying twins has not affected your ability to put together an amazing post. the styling and photography are perfection. mother nature at her best and you've captured it again for us. and i also just read your frenchtoast and berries post. i'm really homesick and missing my kitchen in the worst way. don't tell larry.

Gorgeous. Limelight is just my fav. LOVE the color. This year though, mine have grown freakily tall (too much water?)- to like 8 ft. Did you know they just cam out with "Little Lime"--a bit more compact and smaller. Going to plant some of those in the fall.

I adore the hydrangea bush you planted. I love the way that the cream and lime look so playful yet elegant at the same time. If they were not going to be so hard to get a hold of in the later fall months we wanted to have those as our wedding flowers. Glad you can enjoy them with all of your outdoor dining! :)

Dear Trina,I recently came upon your blog, and wanted to tell you that your rooms have thrilled me. Your blog has become the one I go to, to keep me on track in my decorating as I often veer off in multiple looks. One peruse through your posts and I am inspired to keep going in my place. Thanks! Please keep posting, and please keep this blog open. I love it.Lois

The patio is perfect...well done to the both of you! Limelight is such a beautiful hydrangea...so airy, and the limey tinge is lovely with all the surrounding white. Congratulations on finally being able to enjoy your wonderful outdoor space. Well deserved!xo J~